January 5, 2011

Valpuri is done! I am so on a role for finishing project this week! Somehow, I don't think I'll be finishing anything else this week but I did finish the two I need to be able to start a new project. And since I ordered some yarn for a new project last Friday, that's a good thing!

Pattern: Valpuri by Berraco Design Team

Yarn: Berroco Vintage in Sloeberry (3.5 Skeins)

Needles: US 6 & US 8

Mods: I worked this in the round instead of in pieces to be seamed up. I didn't eliminate any stitches for side seams. I just took the number that the pattern said and went with that. After I finished knitting this in the round, I read an article that said you should eliminate 2 stitches from each side because the designers add those in to account for the stitches that are lost due to seaming. But it fits great as is.

Also, Girl Friday is currently blocking. I cannot wait to finish this sweater. The stitch definition with The Wool of the Andes from Knit Picks is really nice. Can't wait!

About Me

2011 Goals

1. Finish Valpuri, Central Park Hoodie, Girl Friday, & Vintage Knee Socks2. Completed at least two of my WIPs (listed in #1) before starting any new projects3. Read 50 of the Books on the list of Best Post-Apocalyptic Books on GoodReads.com 49/504. Finish the Christmas Quilt Wall Hanging
5. Learn Stranded Color Work6. Knit 2 pairs of socks from Around the World in Knitted Socks for Gram 2/27. Make 4 quilt tops from the November Shop Hop
8. Have no more then 4 WIPs at any one time.

Miles Run in 2012

Miles Run This Week:13.18
Miles Run in March: 18.61

Miles Run in February: 24.97
Miles Run in January: 94.55
Miles Run in 2012: 119.52